Mode: The Modular DeFi L2 on Optimism Superchain
James Ross is the Founder of Mode. In this episode, we spotlight a new modular DeFi L2 on Optimism Superchain called Mode. Having just launched Mode Mainnet, we interview James about how this L2 aims to differentiate itself, including details on their ongoing MODE airdrop campaign called Sunrise. ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Subscribe on Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad ► Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Subscribe on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://twitter.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://twitter.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn about DeFi and Web3: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources 🌊 SWELL NETWORK | NEW RSWETH LIQUID RESTAKING TOKEN https://www.swellnetwork.io/ 🥑 INSTADAPP | THE NEW AVOCADO WALLET AND MULTISIG https://avocado.instadapp.io/ 🧑🌾 MANTLE | THE ETHEREUM L2 FOR TOP NATIVE YIELDS https://www.mantle.xyz/ 🦊 METAMASK PORTFOLIO | TRACK AND MANAGE YOUR WEB3 EVERYTHING https://metamask.io/portfolio/?utm_source=defidad&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=pdapp&utm_content=episode101523 🟣 MAVERICK PROTOCOL | DEFI INFRA MADE TO CUSTOMIZE, AUTOMATE & INCENTIIZE https://app.mav.xyz/TheEdgePodcast 🙋♀️ Interested to sponsor The Edge Podcast? Fill this out: https://hl6pu9d99u5.typeform.com/to/E3NY5Mqn ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 4:59 - Background in crypto and founding Mode 11:14 - Elevator pitch for Mode 14:39 - Why build on OP Superchain? 19:13 - Sequencer fee sharing 23:22 - Mode referral revenue 24:54 - Maverick mid-roll 26:06 - Smart Treasury 30:24 - Lessons from other L2s 36:07 - Attracting protocols and net new builders 42:19 - Native yields coming to Mode 44:24 - MODE token utility 48:03 - Closing and MODE airdrop details ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Mode Website: https://www.mode.network/ ► Mode Sunrise airdrop blog post: https://mode.mirror.xyz/e37GCFsELjLzSJZzEJ31hX0W3GMoraDDyRd6JioSxOc ► Mode invite code: ref.mode.network/5HGjoz ► Mode on Twitter: https://twitter.com/modenetwork ► James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JRossTreacher ------ 🙏 The Edge Podcast is produced by 4RC Labs. If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.
Ep.14: Love on Leverage, Farcaster Frames, Metalabel, Crypto x AI, Incentives
A weekly rundown show where extremely online individuals broadly explore (romanticize, even) new consumer internet experiences. We'll explore... - @bdguan, @unlonely_app, love on leverage s2 - @farcaster_xyz and frames - @ystrickler~ @metalabel_ Release ___ - Crypto x AI - where are we headed? - @catalogworks - Incentives are a form of selection ft. @andrewchen - Friend Tech's Airdrop Points beta and Whales Market - Solana hunger games @ggdotzip - SC07 - what our team is looking for - and more Join us live and online on Fridays @ 10AM PST live.seedclub.xyz Hosts: Josh Cornelius & Jess Sloss Web VJ: Peacenode Production: Cheryl Douglass Development: David Hurley Operations: Merna Makar
EP #123: Data Availability in The Modular Stack Explained
As you know, we've become quite the modular blockchain activists and have been focusing on modular rollups quite a bit recently. Today's podcast is a deep dive into how Celestia's Data Availability Sampling (DAS) is changing the way we think about onchain data publishing verification. This modular approach allows for the customization of blockchains for specific use cases, aligning with the philosophy of the "internet of blockchains" and making it easy to launch modular rollups. We'll also delve into Celestia's introduction of the innovative light node, which addresses the challenge of efficient data verification without requiring users to download large amounts of information. This approach aims to ensure end-user verifiability while accommodating the potential growth of the Celestia block size in the future. As one of the pioneers of Modular Blockchains, COO Nick White explains his thesis on the above and what modularism, not maximalism means to him. So, join us in uncovering Celestia's modularity and innovative solutions to data verification are driving its unique position in the blockchain space, offering a new paradigm for building and customizing blockchains for diverse applications and use cases.
